IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 8 Nov 2025
Room 716 B, Level 700, MTCC
Session information
How to structure family businesses through the generations
Thursday 6 November (1430 - 1545)
Room 716 B, Level 700, MTCC
Committee(s)
Closely Held Companies Committee
(Lead)
Arab Regional Forum
Litigation Committee
Private Client Tax Committee
Description
This panel will explore effective strategies for structuring family ownership to ensure long-term success across generations. We will discuss corporate structures, governance frameworks, succession planning, and best practices for preserving family values while adapting to evolving business landscapes.
Topics will include:
- Developing Governance & Succession planning;
- defining ownership structure & strategy;
- leadership development & professional management involvement;
- resolution of family conflicts;
- financial planning & distribution policy, and;
- exits & transitions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Jean-Gabriel Flandrois | Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., Paris, France; Retreat Liaison Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Sandeep Mehta | JSA, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Corporate Law Section Liaison Officer , Closely Held Companies Committee |
Speakers
| Alessia Allegretti | Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, Milan, Italy; Membership Officer, Private Client Tax Committee |
| Caroline Basdevant-Soulié | Oyat, Paris, France; Women Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Rodrigo Fermin García | Marval O'Farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Co-Vice Chair , Litigation Committee |
| Rasem Kamal | Kamal & Associates, Ramallah, Palestine; Co-Chair, Arab Regional Forum |
| Elke Napokoj | bpv Hügel , Vienna, Austria; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |